Pride month is a time to celebrate diversity and inclusion, but we can’t forget that it started as a resistance to violent systems of oppression, and that this resistance is still needed today. So how can you be a better ally, not just during pride month, but every day of the year?
Read MoreDawson Women’s Shelter wants to acknowledge that our community has been hurting and on high alert due to multiple physical and sexual assaults this past week.
Read MoreStalking is pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress.
Read MoreWe’re more likely to be able to support a friend who’s being stalked if we learn to recognize what stalking looks like and also learn to challenge the myths we’re taught about stalking.
Read MoreResources, links, and videos for folks to unlearn ableism and become better allies to disabled folks.
Read MoreFrom November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Why do we need 16 Days?
Read MoreLearn the warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.
Read MoreNovember 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week
Read MoreIntersex is an umbrella term for differences in sex traits or reproductive anatomy. Intersex people are born with these differences or develop them in childhood. There are many possible differences in genitalia, hormones, internal anatomy, or chromosomes, compared to the usual two ways that human bodies develop.
Read MoreHow you can recognize that a friend might be at risk of suicide, quick ways you can help, and lots of resources for supporters and folks who are struggling.
Read MoreResources, links, and videos for folks to unlearn ableism and become better allies to disabled folks.
Read More“You belong in this world.” - Connie Merasty
Read MoreWe know that feeling in our stomach when something is wrong, but very rarely are we taught the skills to interrupt behaviour that can lead to sexual assault
Read MoreThere is a giant chasm between false reporting and police choosing not to lay a charge. Not learning the difference is harmful.
Read MoreViki from Diamond Tooth Gerties and Crickett from DWS chat about how bartenders and servers can practice skills to interrupt sexual violence. Guest appearance by Captain Porkchop!
Read MoreWhat resources do you know in Dawson City or all of Yukon for either for survivors of sexual violence or who help to prevent sexual violence?
Read MoreSexual violence is a broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality.
Read More“People are confronted with the violence, both the violence that women are experiencing but also the power of and presence of Indigenous women.” - Jaime Black, creator of the REDress Project
Read MoreLearn how to hand sew reusable cloth pads.
Read MoreWe’re more likely to be able to support a friend who’s being stalked if we learn to recognize what stalking looks like and also learn to challenge the myths we’re taught about stalking.
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